Medal commemorating the blockade of Cuba, 1898

Medal commemorating the blockade of Cuba, 1898. Obverse: Within a cabled border on both sides, view of Havana harbour in distance, American battleships in foreground. Legend: 'RECUERDO DEL BLOQUEO DE LA ISLA DE CUBA'; '21 DE ABRIL AL 12 DE AGOSTO' (Memorial of the blockade of the Island of Cuba 21 April to 12 August). Reverse: Liberty, her right hand resting on a shield, standing; a group of women seated and four children below. Legend: 'AYUNTAMIENTO DE LA HABANA AÑO 1898' (Annexation of Havana in the year 1898). Fitted with a ring.

Object Details

ID: MEC2590
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Places: United States of America
Events: Spanish–American War: Blockade of Cuba, 1898
Date made: 1948
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 35 mm
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